Pregnancy of Unknown Location (PUL)
Written by Dr Sarah Merritt Pregnancy of unknown location can be a daunting term, which may bring uncertainty, anxiety and questions of ‘Am I pregnant?’, ‘Why can’t my baby be seen?’ A pregnancy of unknown location means that a pregnancy cannot be seen, either inside...
Ultrasound Myths
Written by Angela Nicholson – Nurse Practitioner Many people are unaware that the concept of ultrasound was initially realised in the 1800s. But was not incorporated into pregnancy care and gynaecology until 1958. In the 1980’s 3D ultrasound technology was...
That Bloated Feeling
Irregular bowel movements that cause a bloated, gassy, clogged-up feeling are a common symptom in pregnancy. Constipation is the term given to difficulty in passing stools, and in pregnancy, the increased progesterone levels cause the muscles in your bowels to relax....
Antenatal Results and Choices
During the covid19 pandemic many charities are at risk of closing due to reductions in their funding. One charity we refer our clients to is Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC). ARC offer support to those facing unexpected results in their pregnancy. They run a...